Feel all the kilig from your favorite oppa and unnie this season of love with Samsung and Viu

Romance is in the air on V-Day with these rom-com favorites on Viu. 

Staying in for Valentine’s Day? Wine, dine, and relax with a K-drama marathon, whether it’s with your significant other or even by yourself. 

 

Feel all the kilig from your favorite oppa and unnie this season of love with Samsung and Viu. With every purchase of select Samsung TVs, you’ll get 1-year free Viu Premium subscription, so you can binge watch favorite K-entertainment content on the big screen uninterrupted and ad-free. 

 

Let these K-drama couples further tickle the hopelessly romantic in you. 

Lee Dong Wook & Jo Bo Ah | Tale of the Nine-Tailed

The epic and swoon-worthy romance in the Tale of the Nine-Tailed starts when Nam Ji Ah (Jo Bo Ah), a producer, seeks Lee Yeon (Lee Dong Wook), a mystical fox-like creature known as a gumiho, after she recognizes him as the one who saved her life from years back. This K-drama’s narrative is mixed with fantasy, action, thriller, and of course, romance. 

Lee Joon Gi & IU | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Exclusive on Viu, this popular Korean drama follows the love story of Hae-Soo (IU) and Wang So (Lee Joon-Gi). Their love story begins when Hae-Soo travels back in time to the Goryeo era during a solar eclipse. Rebellious and angsty, she meets Wang So, whom people fear. From bickering to falling in love, the chemistry of the two will make your heart feel a-flutter.

  Park Seo Joon & Park Min Young | What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?

Based on a novel by Jung Kyung Yoon, the story features Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon), an ambitious Vice Chairman of a major conglomerate company, and Kim Mi So (Park Min Young), his brilliant secretary who resigns after working for him for nine years. Surprised, Young Joon then does everything he can to make Mi So stay by his side causing romance to stir between the pair. Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young will have your heart crushed and revived repeatedly in between bouts of laughter and kilig moments.

                  Moon Ga Young & Cha Eun Woo | True Beauty

First on Viu, this ugly duckling story revolves around Lim Ju Gyeong (Moon Ga Young) who turns into their school’s prettiest girl after mastering the art of makeup. She then promised never to show her bare face to anyone, that is, until Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo), the school’s handsome but standoffish heartthrob, sees it. This revelation followed by more twists and turns, then leads to them falling madly in love with each other.

 

A romantic and cinematic experience at home is possible with a Samsung Smart TV. You’ll be throwing finger hearts at your favorite Korean couple as you enjoy the upscaling feature of the Samsung Crystal UHD (2020) which not only captures and enhances true picture quality along with customizable audio modes, but also comes pre-installed with the Viu app.

 

Bring your K-drama marathons to the next level with Samsung. Promo runs until March 31, 2021. Head to your nearest Samsung authorized dealer today! 

 

Visit to www.samsung.com/ph for more details.

 

More celebrities raved about the Skin Magical and gave their two thumbs-up after seeing positive results on their skin

Ever wondered what's on a celebrity's skincare shelf that they are actually using? 

With so many skincare products available in the market, it can be tough to decide which brand is worth a try. The most expensive ones are not necessarily the best but the most trusted brand is, nonetheless, an excellent choice.

 

Skin Magical is one skincare brand that is affordable, effective and safe for all skin types. More and more celebrities even raved about the brand and gave their two thumbs-up after seeing positive results on their skin.

“Skin Magical is my go-to brand to achieve a radiant and smooth skin,” said Dimples Romana who has been with the brand for two years now. “It also empowers entrepreneurs like me to dream big and inspire others to achieve their goals in life.”

Joseph Marco said he instantly fell in love with Skin Magical’s Miracle Pore at his first try for being “gentle on my skin.”

Latest Skin Magical brand ambassadress Maja Salvador, on the other hand, loves the Skin Magical Apple Cider Foaming Wash. “Iba! It’s affordable yet it gives the exact proper care that my skin needs,” she said and added that she believed in the brand even prior to becoming an endorser “dahil marami na rin mga Pinoy ang tumatangkilik sa Skin Magical.”

Although celebrities are expected to have a skincare routine at night, Joseph is not fond of putting anything on his face before bedtime. “But now that I’ve tried the Magical Pore, I do not go to bed without first applying it on my face. Aside from it being affordable, Skin Magical truly has quality ingredients.”

Transgender woman Lars Pacheco, soc-med stars Anna Cay and DJ Loonyo are equally raving about Skin Magical.

“I have been to two Skin Magical events before even trying their skincare (products),” began Anna. “Nakaka-curious na kasi ang daming gumagamit at ang daming testimonials ng resellers. Finally, I started with Set 3 last year. Ang bilis ng pangyayari because after a week, my skin began to peel. It was a struggle at first but there truly is no gain without pain! Two weeks of using new Skin Magical skincare routine and my new skin revealed. This brand gained my trust.”

 

Lars admitted to be “very picky when it comes to my skin care. I tried different products and most of them are pricey. But when I tried Skin Magical, I knew it’s the right one for me. Pinaka-una kong ginamit was the rejuvenating soap which was a giveaway in the pageant that I joined. Then after ko ma-try, nag-hanap na ako ng mabibilhan. Then November, 2019, I didn’t expect that Madam Ghie will offer me to be one of its endorsers. Grabe!!!! What I am proud about Skin Magical is the quality and affordability.”

 

DJ Loonyo shared how he became an endorser. “I started being an endorser around April, 2020 and the products were sent to me in China. I trust Skin Magical because it’s a company that doesn't just take but also gives more para sa mga sumusuporta dito. The products also suit my skincare needs and I feel more confident with how I look whenever I use them. Skin Magical truly feels like a family.”

 

Joseph shared that he didn’t think long and hard about accepting the offer to endorse Skin Magical knowing that the brand does not only provide positive results on the skin but it also gives opportunities to others to start their own business.

Dimples agreed and told that being part of the family that cares for the community and provides livelihood to many all the more makes her proud as its brand ambassadress.

Skin Magical founder and chief operating officer MGP or Ms. Ghie Pangilinan’s business model is such that she does not only sell beauty products but also provides opportunities for other people to make money by reselling these products.

 

“I’ve always admired the mission and vision of Skin Magical as a company. I saw how Miss Ghie, together with her amazing team, would truly care for our skincare routine, how she would constantly empower those who are new in the business and those who look up to her for inspiration and guidance,” Dimples said. 

 

“Skin Magical is committed to providing a better opportunity to all aspiring ‘beauty-preneurs’ and offering high quality products to consumers,” stated Ghie.

 

The best sellers are the sets and soaps. Its flagship brands include the rejuvenating papaya soap, lotion and toner as well as the Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set, Adult Anti-Acne Set, Body Scar Removal Set, Magical Flawless Whitening Set among many others.

 

Visibly happy with the brand, Joseph encourages everyone to try the Skin Magical and recommends Skin Magical for those who also wish to make their beauty routine a successful business.

“Understand your target customers and don’t be afraid to make mistakes because you will definitely learn from them. You can do this,” he concluded.

 

And before the end of 2020, actress actress Neri Naig collaborated with MGP and Skin Magical for its #TeamWais #WaisNaMisis campaign.

 (Skin Magical welcomes franchisees and resellers. For more details, visit www.skinmagicalph.com

PLDT Home encourages everyone to inspire and cultivate positivity because the strongest connections are made with love

The song "Pag-ibig ang Pipiliin" by Moira dela Torre has the power to make you weep and feel. It simply brings back memories of how I fought for the love of my life. 

PLDT Home brings the message of hope and love this Valentine’s Day through the award-winning singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre at the forefront. In her newest single, ‘Pag-ibig ang Pipiliin,’ Moira once again tugs the hearts of her fans through an inspiring theme of how love can build the strongest connection.

 

Moira dela Torre chooses love as the main message for her brand-new music ‘Pag-Ibig ang Pipiliin’, written and arranged by award-winning songwriter Jonathan Manalo and co-written by Trisha Denise. Moira shares that she ‘feels honored’ for being chosen by PLDT Home for this campaign. She says, “The message of this song embodies what I have been advocating for these past few years. Choosing love and positivity, and now we made it into a song!”

 

The song tells us that despite the challenges and difficulties of love in the real world, one can always choose to connect the right way. That’s why this Valentine’s Day, PLDT Home also encourages everyone to inspire and cultivate positivity because the strongest connections are made with love. 

With “Choose to Love” as the theme of her newest Valentine’s song, Moira shares her life’s personal connection to the soundtrack. In her latest social media post, she says, “Every morning, I wake up to a man who chooses to love me…But then this guy knocks. Every single day. Knocks until I open the door. Hugs me ‘til I’m out of tears. Takes care of me ‘til I’m well. Prays with me when I can’t find hope for myself. And for that, I find myself so thankful. What I’ve learned from marriage is that love is a choice – a very beautiful and brave choice to make every single morning.” 

Winning her way into the hearts of her fans by the sheer beauty and honesty of her songs over the years, Moira’s journey to fame was not an easy one. Much like her music, it was filled with challenges, heartbreak, and letting go. But true love does not give up, and neither did she.

 

In 2018, Moira released a song entitled ‘Malaya’. Shattering hearts and records alike, this hit-single propelled Moira and her mastery of songwriting into greater heights. A multitude of listeners all claim that Moira’s songs hit more than just the right note, but that they spoke straight to the heart and echo the feelings and stories of those that listened to them. The hits continued to pour out; ‘Tagpuan’, ‘Ikaw at Ako’, ‘Paubaya’ and many other songs started to pull at the heartstrings of fans and established Moira as a genuine artist.

 

Powered by PLDT Home, Moira’s fans and online listeners can eagerly catch Moira’s latest single ‘Pag-ibig ang Pipiliin’ on PLDT Home’s Facebook and YouTube channels. 

 

King of Talk Boy Abunda leads Valentine Stroke 101 conversation

This Valentine, show some love to yourself by learning more about health and self-care.

 

To help the public become more aware of the dangers of stroke, its prevention and the importance of getting emergency help, Angels Initiative and Stroke Society of the Philippines enlisted the help of the Philippine King of Talk Boy Abunda through an online event called Stroke 101: Knowing the basics of stroke is a way of loving oneself on February 11, 2021, 7 p.m. via the Stroke Society of the Philippines official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SSPFBPage/). This event is open to the general public.

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide[1] and in the Philippines.[2] If not treated in a timely manner, a stroke can have emotional, physical or even fatal consequences. Because of its urgent nature, Angels Initiative and Stroke Society of the Philippines urge the public to rush a person exhibiting stroke symptoms to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment.

 

With TV icon Boy Abunda’s engaging and in-depth way of discussing important matters, the medical community hopes to empower the public with essential knowledge about stroke and inspire people to take better care of their health as well as of their loved ones’. Joining him are neurologists Dr. Romulo Esagunde and Dr. Maria Socorro Sarfati to help shed light on what stroke is, its types and symptoms, what one can do to minimize its risk factors, and what you must do when you or a loved one is experiencing the signs of stroke.

 

Angels Initiative is a global healthcare initiative endorsed by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) and European Stroke Organization (ESO) to increase the number of acute stroke centers and optimize the quality of stroke treatment in these centers while Stroke Society of the Philippines is an organization of physicians, nurses and other allied health care personnel who have special interest in stroke care, education and research.

 

 

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[1] https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/94/9/16-181636/en/

 

[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24844610/

 

MPR-PH-100200|February 2021

Amaia Land releases statement regarding the security incidents at Amaia Skies

Amaia Land issues statement regarding the security incidents that happened two days ago when Vlogger Angely Dub's unit was ransacked by robbers. 

Ms. Raizel Matibag, property manager of the Project's condominium corporation has already reached out to Ms. Angely Dub. These incidents have already been referred to the local authorities for proper investigation. 

Kris Aquino’s Life Kit by Ever Bilena makes the job easier for you

Finding the perfect lipstick shade that complements your skin tone is definitely no easy feat. You would need to try out different products to find “the one”. Now, Kris Aquino’s Life Kit by Ever Bilena makes the job easier for you as it offers universally flattering lip shades perfect for any complexion.

 

The lip kits are available in various formulas: The Kris Matte Liquid Lipstick, Kris Matic Lipstick and the Kris Matte Lip Liner. These items are sold separately. 

The red hues

What makes red lipsticks so versatile is that it brightens any complexion and even helps the teeth appear slightly whiter. It’s also the perfect shade to add sophistication to any look, whether day or night. A lip kit shade you can try is Love.

 

The nude tones

If you’re aiming for the “my lips but better” look, nude lipstick shades are the way to go. The Kris Life Kit offers a spectrum of nudes ranging from pink undertones such as Lucky, Life, or Laugh and tints of brown like Let Go and Learn.  

 

‘Wish come true’: housekeeper ‘drives’ home a Ford EcoSport through vivo #SealedWithAWish

Leading global technology company vivo successfully played Santa over the holidays, granting wishes and giving away exclusive prizes to more than a thousand lucky vivo customers through its #SealedWithAWish Campaign.

#SealedWithAWish is a digitized Santa Mailbox wherein customers who purchased any vivo smartphone from November 16, 2020 to January 11, 2021 could submit a wish list and get a chance to win the desired items plus other exciting prizes.

Among these lucky customers is Arche Canufin, a housekeeper in BGC, who is the winner of the grand prize of a brand new Ford EcoSport.

From L-R, Arche (C), with vivo Philippines PR Lead Jelly Buan, Ford Global City Sales Manager Bernadette Co, Ford Global City Sales Executive Michael Babani, and vivo Philippines Brand Executive Norman Cruz during the ceremonial turnover of the Ford EcoSport.    

“Wish come true”, said the proud owner of a vivo Y20i during the ceremonial turnover held by vivo Philippines at a Ford dealership in Bonifacio Global City.

Canufin, a husband and loving father, mentioned that he makes just enough to meet the needs of his family and that he couldn’t be any more grateful to vivo for the unexpected blessing that landed on his lap. He expressed how this car can help him reach more clients safely and open more opportunities for livelihood so that he can provide better for his family.

On top of the grand prize, the vivo #SealedWithAWish Holiday promo also gave 45 lucky winners P10000 worth of an item of their choice, while 450 brought home premium air purifiers worth P7999, and 900 more won a pair of Bluetooth headphones worth P2499 respectively.

Always be on the lookout for vivo Philippines’ exciting promos by heading to its official Facebook page at facebook.com/vivo.philippines and you just might be the next happy vivo winner.

Google launches a collection of spoken word poetry and animated videos on its local YouTube channel

This is a must-watch spoken word poetry by Google PH, it simply packs a metaphorical punch. 

There are powerful messages just waiting to be heard.

The collection of spoken word poetry is by by TiTik Poetry while the animated videos were illustrated and animated by Christwin Felix, a volunteer, who has been teaching multimedia arts for more than 10 years. 

Google launches a collection of spoken word poetry and animated videos on its local YouTube channel to teach digital responsibility and help Filipinos be better netizens and stewards of the internet. The content is developed by the youth volunteers of Teach Peace Build Peace Movement (TPBPM), an NGO which aims to build peace online and in vulnerable communities nationwide. 

 

The themes of the YouTube videos are kindness; the value of strong passwords and online security; critical thinking, oversharing prevention, and courage online. Together with YouTube’s reach of over 40 million Filipinos, digital responsibility can be effectively taught to more people online using videos of creative expression. 

The spoken word poetry is written and produced by TiTik Poetry, a youth group from Cavite who strives to use words and art to make a social impact.

 

“Poetry is powerful and we can use it as a tool to make the internet a safer place. Each of us has a unique talent or skill and if we use it for an important cause like digital responsibility, we can make a positive impact in the community,” said Verlin Santos, founder of Titik Poetry. 

 

The animated videos were illustrated and animated by Christwin Felix, a volunteer, who has been teaching multimedia arts for more than 10 years. The stories were written by Grace Bufi, a housewife and a passionate storyteller. Grace, along with her husband Rey Bufi, established the Basa Bookstore and The Storytelling Project, a non-profit organization which aims to spark hope, inspiration and imagination through storytelling.

 

Dingdong Dantes provided a voice over in all the five animated videos playing the role of the “Badge Giver”, a character who explains the moral of the story. Meanwhile, YouTube creator Janina Vela introduces, narrates, and concludes each of the stories to highlight the lessons. 

 

Believing in the purpose of the campaign, Dingdong shared, “Sa panahon ngayon, napakahalaga ng responsableng paggamit ng internet. Gamit ang aming boses bilang mga miyembro ng entertainment industry, sana’y makatulong kami upang maitaas ang kaalaman ng lahat tungkol sa proper internet etiquette at online safety, lalung lalo na sa mga kabataan.”

 

Janina Vela underscored the important role of creators: “YouTube creators play an important role in teaching digital responsibility. We can use our voice and platform to raise awareness on how we can all be better stewards of the internet. I hope that beyond Safer Internet Day, we can always practice healthy digital habits online and offline.”

 

Bernadette Nacario, Country Director of Google Philippines said, “At Google, we believe in enabling partners, communities and volunteers so we can all build a safer internet. The campaign is a shared effort of individuals from different walks of life to demonstrate that everyone can make a valuable contribution and be a better netizen. Everyone can use their passion, talents, or skills to promote digital responsibility in their own way.”

 

On Safer Internet Day of 2019, Google and TPBPM launched a campaign called Cyberpeace to teach at least 10,000 high school students about digital responsibility. Amid the pandemic, with the help of several volunteers, the campaign reached more than 416,000 netizens nationwide through digital means such as social media and webinars.  

 

Check out the spoken word poetry and animated videos on Google Philippines YouTube Channel. You can also join the conversation online using the hashtag #SaferInternet4Filipinos.

 

JobStreet launches its first-ever interactive Virtual Career Fair for 2021

As it continues to provide jobs that matter during these unprecedented times, leading online job portal JobStreet launches its first-ever interactive Virtual Career Fair for 2021, happening on February 17 to 21, with more than 55,000 jobs available from different industries across the country. 

 

Some of the job roles available are IT Software Specialist, Digital Marketer, Sales Executive, System Analyst, Customer Service Representative, Financial Consultant, ESL Teacher, Accountant, Engineer, IT Developer, HR Staff, and HR Manager. 

 

Candidates can also apply for Office Administrator, Dispatcher, Merchandiser, Warehouse Staff, Quality Assurance Staff, and more. 

Among the hiring companies include BDO, Mercedez Benz Group, LBC Express, Yamaha Philippines, Universal Robina Corporation, Aboitiz Construction, Converge, 51 Talk, Accenture, TaskUs, Nestle, and many more.

 

“Millions of Filipinos have lost their jobs last year since the pandemic, and JobStreet embarks on a mission to help Filipinos rebuild the economy by amplifying our commitment to being a career and talent partner this 2021,” said JobStreet Country Manager Philip Gioca. 

 

Aside from thousands of career opportunities, the Virtual Career Fair also features live chats and on-the-spot interviews with HR representatives from participating employers. A chatbot will pre-screen questions and answers to filter potential candidates, and a Live Chat Control Platform will allow hirers to have direct conversations with multiple candidates.

Hiring companies will have their respective virtual booths where they can showcase multimedia content for jobseekers to explore and navigate. 

 

In addition, candidates will have access to JobStreet Facebook Live events wherein financial and mental health experts will be discussing relevant labor matters to the audience. This is in line with JobStreet’s dedication to providing valuable support to job seekers amid the situation.  

JobStreet partnered with government agencies to help candidates with their service-related queries. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will have their own virtual booths in the Virtual Career Fair to accommodate concerns and questions from candidates via chat. 

 

“During the lockdown, we’ve faced a lot of challenging times, and this year is everyone’s chance to look for opportunities and rebuild themselves. We encourage jobseekers to join and submit their applications to as many companies as they want during the Virtual Career Fair on February 17 to 21,” added Gioca. 

 

The Virtual Career Fair is now open for pre-registration through the JobStreet microsite. Visit http://bit.ly/JobStreetVCF to register. 

The UNIQLO Evia Store is set to reopen on April 30, 2021

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, announces its expansion of their UNIQLO Evia store in Evia Lifestyle Center in Las Piñas City starting this February. 

 

With UNIQLO’s commitment to improve the lives of everyone through clothing and service, the expansion aims to bring more shopping convenience and accessibility to its customers. 

Located at the ground level of the Evia Lifestyle Center, the store was temporarily closed last February 1, 2021 for renovations and developments. From 660 square meters, the store will be scaled up to 1,878 square meters selling space and will offer the complete LifeWear collection for men’s, women’s, kids and babies. 

 

As an additional treat to its customers, parking slots will increase to 1,150, from 500.

The UNIQLO Evia Store is set to reopen on April 30, 2021.

 

For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and download the UNIQLO APP via Google Play Store or Apple Store. 

 

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial). 

 

Beko builds their products with the latest technology derived from consumer-centric innovations

Finding the perfect home appliance is an investment, it makes our lives easier. So buying the best and would last for five years or more is already a miracle! That's why we have to check out everything when choosing home appliances. 

Home appliances are vital because they make our lives more convenient. The possibilities are endless. We use appliances to do chores, cook food, wash clothes, and many more. Everything is done with ease through the help of proper and well-invested appliances. 

 

The new normal made consumers and homemakers look for household partners that would fulfill their daily needs. 

 

Whether you may be ordering replacements or you are considering splurging on a new appliance, you should be on the lookout for a brand that integrates new technologies without sacrificing performance.

When choosing on what to buy, you should be looking for the device that will do the job more efficiently. Beko, being Europe’s No. 1 Home Appliance brand, builds their products with the latest technology derived from consumer-centric innovations. You will not only be getting a bang for the buck, but also a quality that can last you a lifetime.

 

Beko is known for their top of the line technologies present in their array of products like HarvestFresh, EverFresh, NeoFrost Dual Cooling, SteamCure, AquaIntense, Steam Cooking Solutions, and PowerClean.

 

Exciting news from Beko

 

Beko products including refrigerators, washers, cookers, and range hoods are now available in leading appliance stores nationwide such as All Home, Ansons, Asian Home, Great World Appliances, Robinsons Appliances, Savers Appliances, and SM Appliance Store, and e-commerce sites such as Household Appliance Trading (hat.com.ph) and Beko’s Lazada Flagship store.

 

"Beko brings to the Philippine market an understanding of the need for families to have top quality appliances that are affordable. Our appliances make Filipino’s lives healthier and more convenient with latest technologies. We also work hand in hand with our dealers to bring the best of Europe to Filipino homes. We have chosen dealers with nationwide presence so that they would be accessible to more consumers," said Gurhan Gunal, Beko Pilipinas Country Manager.

 

Beko Pilipinas envisions more Filipinos to live like a pro, staying true to its branding, by providing quality products that would help elevate their lifestyle.